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AI That Sounds Like Us: Sesame AI and the Future of Voice Interaction

Digital voices have always felt unmistakably artificial. While we intuitively recognize this robotic quality, what's fascinating is that we can...

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Should Anyone Still Learn to Code If AI Will Generate 100% of Code Next Year?

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei recently made a stunning prediction: within just 3-6 months, AI will be generating 90% of all code written, potentially...

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Mission Possible: What Manus AI's Secret Agent-Level Autonomy Could Mean for Associations

License to code? AI agents are evolving from basic assistants to autonomous operatives with secret agent-level independence. Like skilled field...

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Spring Cleaning That Never Ends: How AI Can Maintain Your Association Database Year-Round

Spring is upon us. Temperatures are warming ever so slightly, tiny leaves are unfurling on branches, and that familiar urge to declutter and organize...

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AI-Enhanced Member Services: The Task-by-Task Transformation Blueprint

"We could definitely infuse a bit of AI into our member services."

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The High Cost of Friction: Measuring Your Association's Experience Gap

Member services has transformed from handling basic administrative tasks into a strategic function that directly impacts how your members engage with...

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Fostering Innovation in a Remote World: Lessons from Amazon's Return-to-Office Strategy

Amazon has implemented a shift in its workplace policy, announcing that starting January 2, 2025, most corporate employees would be required to...

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Extra AI, Hold the Guac: How Taco Tech is Reshaping Member Expectations

What makes a great taco? Is it the perfect crunch of a hard shell, or the soft embrace of a flour tortilla? The tang of shredded cheese, the fresh...

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Rethinking the Tech Roadmap: Build Your AI Data Platform Before Replacing Your AMS

Your association's AMS is showing its age. The team is frustrated, your board is concerned, and your members deserve better. The path forward seems...

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